It’s Not a Good Time – a poem about not going yet

for Raoul and my dearests: J, C, V, & G

It’s Not A Good Time for You to Go

By Jane Tawel

May 10, 2020

*

It’s not a good time for you to go.

I think you’d better wait.

Let’s take this passing nice and slow,

I’m not really ready to call you “late”.

*

I know I bug you—well, you bug me.

But in this moment, let’s both agree

that under the bridge, our woes can flow,

And it’s not the right time for you to go.

*

We rumbled up and rambled round,

We’ve talked both silly and profound.

I’ve whinged, you’ve whined;

We’ve dashed, we’ve dined.

We’ve made it through the ups and downs,

The smiles, the frowns,

The highs, the lows,

The winds wherever they may blow,

And after all that, I’d think you’d know,

That now’s not a great time for you to go.

*

There’s lots of stuff we still should do.

Some of the same, but some will be new.

We still have dreams we must explore,

And purpose and joy to keep looking for.

So, don’t think you can bid me adieu,

I don’t want a future that doesn’t have you.

*

I’m sorry I didn’t always listen or show,

How much you’ve helped me learn and grow.

The bottom line is– I love you so.

So please stay with me. You have to know–

That it’s not a good time for you to go.

*

(c) Jane Tawel

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Jane Tawel

Still not old enough to know better. I root around and explore ideas in philosophy, spirituality, poetry, Judeo-Christian Worldview, family, relationships, and art. Often torn between encouragement & self-directed chastisement, I may sputter, but I still keep trying to move forward.

10 thoughts on “It’s Not a Good Time – a poem about not going yet”

  4. lensdailydiary: Thank you so much for reading and commenting. You are the ultimate encourager! One good thing about these strange times — we can figure out how to keep the important stuff (and people) important and let the rest go, before it’s too late, maybe. Peace to you today, Jane

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    1. cyncoed — thank you so very much for the comment. I am really honored as I am a reader of your great blog and skills in expressive writing. Greatly appreciated. Carpe diem! Jane

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  6. Cyncoed — ah, good idea — I am going to read the whole “enchilada” so to speak. “To bear the future as I (should) do the past”. Much relevant for our own times in these ancients for all times. Thank you.

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